5390. neshiqah

Lexicon

neshiqah: Kiss

Original Word: נְשִׁיקָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: nshiyqah
Pronunciation: neh-shee-KAH
Phonetic Spelling: (nesh-ee-kaw')
Definition: Kiss
Meaning: a kiss

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

kiss

From nashaq; a kiss -- kiss.

see HEBREW nashaq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from nashaq
Definition
a kiss
NASB Translation
kisses (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[נְשִׁיקָה] noun feminine kiss; — only plural construct: יִשָּׁקֵנִי מִנְּשִׁיקוֺת מִּיהוּ Songs 1:2; נְשִׁיקוֺת שׂוֺנֵא Proverbs 27:6 kisses of an enemy.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb נָשַׁק (nashaq), which means "to kiss."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term for a kiss is found in Strong's Greek Number G5370, φίλημα (philēma), which also denotes a kiss. This term is used in the New Testament in similar contexts, such as in Romans 16:16, where believers are encouraged to greet one another with a holy kiss, reflecting a continuation of the cultural practice of using a kiss as a sign of fellowship and unity within the early Christian community.

Usage: The term נְשִׁיקָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a physical expression of affection, greeting, or reverence, typically involving the touching or pressing of lips.

Context: נְשִׁיקָה appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Scriptures, often signifying a gesture of love, respect, or allegiance. It is a tangible expression of emotion and relationship, seen in familial, friendly, and even political interactions. For instance, in Genesis 27:26-27, Isaac asks Jacob to come near and kiss him, which is a gesture of blessing and familial affection. In 2 Samuel 20:9, Joab uses a kiss deceitfully to betray Amasa, illustrating that a kiss can also be a tool of treachery. The cultural significance of a kiss in ancient Near Eastern societies is multifaceted, encompassing both genuine affection and potential duplicity.

The act of kissing in biblical times was not limited to romantic contexts but extended to various social and religious settings. It was a common practice among family members, friends, and even between leaders and their subjects. The kiss could symbolize loyalty, as seen in 1 Samuel 10:1, where Samuel kisses Saul as a sign of his anointing as king. In the Song of Solomon, kisses are depicted as expressions of romantic love and desire (Song of Solomon 1:2).

Forms and Transliterations

מִנְּשִׁיק֣וֹת מנשיקות נְשִׁיק֥וֹת נשיקות min·nə·šî·qō·wṯ minneshiKot minnəšîqōwṯ nə·šî·qō·wṯ neshiKot nəšîqōwṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Proverbs 27:6
HEB: אוֹהֵ֑ב וְ֝נַעְתָּר֗וֹת נְשִׁיק֥וֹת שׂוֹנֵֽא׃
NAS: But deceitful are the kisses of an enemy.
KJV: of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy
INT: of a friend deceitful are the kisses of an enemy

Songs 1:2
HEB: יִשָּׁקֵ֙נִי֙ מִנְּשִׁיק֣וֹת פִּ֔יהוּ כִּֽי־
NAS: May he kiss me with the kisses of his mouth!
KJV: Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth:
INT: kiss the kisses of his mouth for

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5390
2 Occurrences

min·nə·šî·qō·wṯ — 1 Occ.
nə·šî·qō·wṯ — 1 Occ.